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January 08 2026

Entry Point 40 - Homer Lake

Homer Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Tofte, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 33 miles. Access is a boat landing at Homer Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1825 feet
Latitude: 47.9043
Longitude: -90.6605
Homer Lake - 40

Family of three - on trip three!

by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report

Entry Date: September 01, 2016
Entry Point: Lizz and Swamp Lakes
Number of Days: 4
Group Size: 3

Trip Introduction:

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Had a great time up the Gunflint Trail with my family over Labor Day weekend! We put in on Poplar and paddled to the Lizz portage to enter the BWCA and basecamp on Horseshoe.

Full trip report with photos and photos can be viewed here:

Huntin’, Fishin, & Lovin’ Everyday!

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